Dr. James Boedicker

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Biography

James Boedicker is a Professor in the fields of Physics, Astronomy, and Biological Sciences at USC Dornsife. His research focuses on understanding the principles that govern the functioning of complex networks of microbes. The Boedicker Lab aims to unravel the crucial roles that microbial communities play in our daily lives and to develop experimental and theoretical frameworks to control, predict, and design functional outputs of both synthetic and natural microbial ecosystems. His goals include developing predictive quantitative models for biological decision-making, employing synthetic biology tools to enhance our comprehension of gene regulation, and investigating the influence of microscale spatial structures on signaling and interspecies gene regulation. Over the years, he has published numerous scholarly articles on topics related to microbial communities, gene exchange, and quorum sensing, contributing significantly to the field of microbial network dynamics.

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Professor

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USC Dornsife • Los Angeles, CA

Professor focused on research in physics, astronomy, and biological sciences.

Requirements for University of Southern California

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Physics or related field
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Specialization Notes

GRE requirements vary; many Dornsife programs have made it optional.